YogaWorks is committed to upholding a very high standard of quality for teaching yoga though YogaWorks Certification Assessment. If you are are 500 hour graduate we encourage you to pursue this passion and make a professional statement by becoming certified in the YogaWorks method. This achievement will indicate that you understand and represent the standards for which YogaWorks is renowned.

In the absence of federally regulated standards, we’ve created a pathway for teachers to achieve a benchmark that represents the highest level of education and skill: the YogaWorks Certification Process. In addition to a written exam, a panel of senior instructors observe an actual class, awarding certification only to teachers who can hold a room, see students’ bodies, offer appropriate modifications and adjustments, and create a well-organized and intelligent sequence of poses in the YogaWorks Method.

Teachers who earn YogaWorks Certification can:

1) Can title their class style as YogaWorks
2) Qualify to become a lead assistant in the YogaWorks 200-hour Teacher Trainings

The Certification Assessment includes both a written and practical teaching exam. For the practical exam, you will be given a group of asanas one week in advance and will be assigned a 30-minute timeslot in which you teach infront of a panel of senior YogaWorks teachers.

How to Prepare

A free preparation workshop may be scheduled before each Certification Assessment. You may also request a certfication study guide by contacting your local Teacher Training program advsior.